A recent event shook the real estate world in Abuja, with the late release of Victor Giwa from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Zone 10. After being detained over a letter from his office lawyers who allegedly irritated the FCID Police Commissioner, Mr. Aina Emmanuel, of the Special Inquiry Bureau, Giwa was finally released at around 9:30 p.m. on a Tuesday evening.
This detention follows a series of clashes between Asabe Waziri, an employee of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and Abeh Signature Apartment. The dispute arose when the real estate company refused to sell an apartment to Waziri, who was trying to pay more than $40,000 in cash.
Giwa claims that Waziri involved operatives of the Nigeria Police Force to illegally enter and occupy the apartments despite a clear and direct order from the FCT High Court directing them not to enter the property.
The owner of the property chose not to sell to Waziri due to his inappropriate behavior. In 2022, the FCT High Court in Abuja ruled that Waziri’s contract with the real estate company had been legally terminated and ordered an immediate refund of all payments made. Abeh Signature complied with this decision by reimbursing Waziri, but the latter refused to accept the money.
This case highlights the frequent struggles between landlords and tenants, as well as the challenges real estate professionals face. It is essential that these disputes are resolved in a fair and legal manner to ensure stability and confidence in the real estate industry.
In short, recent developments surrounding the case of Victor Giwa and Asabe Waziri highlight the importance of effective management of real estate conflicts and compliance with judicial decisions to ensure an environment conducive to development and prosperity in the field of real estate. real estate.